Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Private French Riviera Solar Boat Cruise

See the iconic sites of the French Riviera on a unique and environmentally friendly solar boat tour. Take in views of stunning villas and a nature reserve. Learn more about solar sailing on a private boat that has seating for 6 persons.

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Duration: 1 hour

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Experience

Highlights

Sail among famous villas, magnificent coastline and spectacular yachts

Soak up a silent odorless solar boat

Embark on private tour for families, friends or lovers

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Start from Beaulieu's marina (Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis), in the famous bay of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, between Nice city center and Monaco.

Enjoy a 1-hour cruise on a private boat accompanied by a guide that will show you the famous spots along the coastline. Admire the famous villas of Kerylos and Ephrussi Rothschild, and the iconic hotels La Reserve and Royal Riviera. Discover the mooring in front of Villa David Niven above crystal-clear waters or sail between the yachts at sunset.

The ship is a 100% solar-powered, silent and odorless electric boat with the ability to cruise at a close distance to points of interest. The boat is license free so that you can take the opportunity to drive as well under the guidance of your private skipper guide. At the end of the tour, return to Beaulieu-sur-Mer's Marina.

Tours may be canceled during unfavorable weather, but if this occurs you’ll be given fair warning with an option to reschedule. The best is to book within 24H before departure depending on weather forecast. This 1-hour guided tour includes solar sailing training, navigation to Kerylos and David Niven's famous villas, discovery of a natural reserve with its translucent waters and experience of port maneuvers.

Your tour is a private one that’s customized and priced for a group of up to 6 people. All you need to do is bring your sunscreen, sunglasses and cap.

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Includes

Solar-powered boat ride

Tour guide

Sightseeing cruise

Snorkel and pool noodle

Wi-Fi

What’s Not Included

Food and drinks

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Beaulieu's Marina of Nice Côte d'Azur metropolis is located just between Nice city center and Monaco. Address: seaZen, Mole des Pecheurs, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France.
Traveling from the city center:
• It can take 25 minutes by car from city center to the boat, provided there are no traffic jams. The car park is free the first hour with a disk (you must pay if the time goes beyond 1 hour).
• Traveling by taxi will cost around €35-90 per taxi (€20-60 with Uber)
• There are also direct SNCF TER trains (€2.30), as well as the #100 or #15 buses (€1.20)
When arriving at the roundabout of Beaulieu's marina, turn right. You will find us on the pier were are located the benches like whale tail sculptures. Some call this place in French the "Kiss and Drop" pier or the "quai des pécheurs" (fisherman's pier).

• Children must be accompanied by a parent
• The boat's teak deck is fragile so you may be asked to take your shoes off
• The tour may be canceled during unfavorable weather and if this occurs you will be given fair warning with the option to reschedule
• Please dress appropriately according to the weather at sea e.g. warm clothes in winter and sunscreen in summer

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 39 reviews

Review summary

Service

4.9 / 5

Organization

5 / 5

Value for money

4.7 / 5

Safety

4.8 / 5

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This boat excursion was so much fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area. Plus, he allows you to customize your time, so we stopped and jumped into the sea! It was fabulous! Another good point is the solar point is environmentally friendly and had no exhaust fumes. I would encourage you to book a tour!

16 September 2019

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Geralyn
– France

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Fabulous boat trip, definitely to be recommended.

Three of us enjoyed this private boat hire with great views of the private villas of the rich and famous on a lovely stretch of the Cote D’Azur. The solar powered boat was completely quiet and glided along - we loved the fact that there were no diesel fumes. Definitely much better than a trip on the crowded pleasure boats of the big operators. The owner (who skippered the boat) was very knowledgeable and was able to point out lots of interesting things. Very good value for money.

This boat excursion was so much fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area. Plus, he allows you to customize your time, so we stopped and jumped into the sea! It was fabulous! Another good point is the solar point is environmentally friendly and had no exhaust fumes. I would encourage you to book a tour!